The tariff classification of an electric pet dish from China

NY R04367 July 17, 2006 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 R04367 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.80.0095 Mr. Uzochukwu E. Ihenko UZO 1 International, Ltd. 701 Seneca Street, Ste. 730 Buffalo. NY 14210 RE: The tariff classification of an electric pet dish from China Dear Mr. Uzochukwu: In your letter dated July 9, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Automatic Opening Lid Pet Dish, item UZO1&61668. The dish contains an electric motor that opens and closes its lid automatically by means of a sensor. The lid keeps the pet’s food or water sanitary. The applicable subheading for the Automatic Opening Lid Pet Dish will be 8509.80.0095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor…other appliances, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division